Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Efina
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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97 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Revealed June 2013
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and Efina (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FS7 was launched 5 years earlier than the Efina which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FS7 grades vs the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax Efina
FS7 | Efina | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FS7
Efina | FS7 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 53 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax Efina
FS7 | Efina | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FS7 against the Efina.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and Efina.
To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax Efina will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax Efina |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-16 | 2013-06-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139 gr (0.31 lb) | 91 gr (0.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $160 | $10 |